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Get cosy with a warming drink and a new sewing project for autumn. In Tilda Hot Chocolate Sewing, bestselling author Tone Finnanger returns with a stunning new collection featuring the Tilda BirdPond fabric range. Featuring 20 projects, you can choose from quilts and softies, bags and dolls, accessories and purses. Autumnal motifs include reindeer, mice, apples, butternut squash, ducks, birds, houses and more. This heartwarming collection will bring warmth and magic to your sewing, with beautiful lifestyle photography and step-by-step instructions and diagrams to ensure success.

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A whimsical collection of 30 fun sewing and papercraft projects from Tilda craft designer and bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Have fun creating bunnies, cats, birds, frogs, snails, dragonflies and bumblebees, and then give your cute characters their own personality with rosy cheeks and sweet little fabric noses. Make Tilda garden angels with pretty sun hats to sit among plants on a windowsill or sew them together to create a garland. Make an adorable frog wreath to hang on your wall, sew a helpful snail pincushion or a treehouse key holder. Learn applique techniques by adding bird, birdhouse and dragonfly motifs to cushions, table mats, coasters, blankets and bags. Experiment with painted motifs and stencilling to create fun signs and picture frames.

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This magical collection of seasonal projects is bursting with pretty decorations and unique gift ideas from Tilda craft designer and bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from a selection of Tilda sewing and papercraft projects with festive designs to suit everyone. Clear instructions and full-size templates make each project quick and easy to achieve in time for Christmas! Tilda dolls – Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing, cutting, stuffing and sewing. Create charming Tilda angels, pixies and santas for friends and family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details and co-ordinating clothing and accessories. Christmas decorations – Use gorgeous Tilda fabrics or select your own pretty Christmas designs to make cute glass displays with tiny snowmen characters, decorative baubles for your tree and ice skate stockings to stuff with presents. Handmade gifts – Pretty gift boxes and candy cones are perfect to fill with sweets and other tempting treats for kids of all ages. Create simple handmade cards, paper hearts and gift tags to accompany your presents and decorate them with ribbons and brads for an extra special touch.

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This colourful collection of summer craft projects is bursting with pretty accessories and unique gift ideas from Tilda craft designer and bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from a selection of Tilda sewing and papercraft projects with something to suit everyone. Clear instructions and full-size templates make each project quick and easy to achieve. Create adorable Tilda angels, give them personality with facial details and then create dresses, dungarees and accessories from your favourite fabrics. Helpful instructions guide you through making toys, from tracing and cutting to stuffing and sewing. Make traditional Dala Horses for the kids to play with or cute fabric radishes for the kitchen, hang hearts embellished with ribbon trims from the mantelpiece and sew garlands to decorate windows all around the house. Beautiful cushions and bags make ideal gifts, but they’re also perfect for keeping to yourself! Create your own notebooks and bookmarks or decorate items with decoupage for quick and easy presents. You can even create co-ordinating cards to match your gifts.

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A cute collection of Christmas gifts and decorations from Tilda craft designer and bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from over 25 Tilda sewing and papercraft projects, including stockings, gift bags, wall hangings, cards, decorations, garlands and wreaths. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions and full-size templates for every design. Tilda dolls - Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing, cutting, turning out, stuffing and sewing. Create adorable Tilda angels, snowmen, penguins, reindeer, gingerbread men, mice and santas for friends and family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details and co-ordinating clothing and accessories. Decorations - Use festive applique designs to decorate wall hangings and personalise them by embellishing with beads, buttons, ribbons and embroidery stitches. Sew some fabric gingerbread men for your tree, make a penguin wreath for your front door or decorate the fireplace with an irresistible snow angel garland. Gifts - Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in handmade gift bags, boxes and stockings. Create simple handmade cards and gift tags to accompany them with painted Christmas motifs or paper designs. There are even pretty paper cornets for sweets to keep the kids happy!

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A cute collection of springtime gifts and decorations from Tilda craft designer and bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from 25 Tilda sewing and papercraft projects, including toys, gift bags, wall hangings, cards, decorations, garlands and accessories. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions and full-size templates for every design. Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing, cutting, turning out, stuffing and sewing. Create adorable Tilda bunnies, lambs, hens, geese and good witches for friends and family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details and co-ordinating clothing. Sew some pretty fabric eggs for an Easter wreath, make flowerpot hares to sit on the windowsill, decorate glasses with embroidered fabric wraps or make a cute bunny wall hanging to display all year round. Use themed applique designs to decorate your projects and personalise them by embellishing with beads, buttons, ribbons and raffia. Create pretty potholders, tea cosies and egg cosies to give as Easter gifts or to use in your kitchen. Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in a handmade bag or a fabric egg box and create simple handmade cards and gift tags to accompany them.

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Tilda's Spring Ideas, Tilda's Summer Ideas and Tilda's Winter Ideas presented in one beautiful collector's volume for Tilda fans everywhere. Enjoy the best of Tilda throughout the seasons with this wonderful collection of sewing and papercrafting projects by world-famous designer Tone Finnanger, all made using gorgeous Tilda fabrics and embellishments. Inside you'll find patterns and step-by-step instructions for angel dolls and a range of adorable outfits, bags and purses, soft toys, garlands and cushions, storage boxes, notebooks and cards, table decorations, pretty accessories and unique DIY gifts – taking you from the first buds of spring up right to the festive season. The projects are accompanied by clear instructions, beautiful photographs, colour illustrations and full-size templates, making them perfect for crafters of all abilities.

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Recreate memories of the seaside with simple sewing, papercraft, crochet and knitting projects using beautiful Tilda fabrics, yarn and embellishments. Be inspired by life at the beach and in the ocean to make gifts, toys and pretty accessories for your home. From adorable whales and fishing girl dolls to hanging mobiles, appliqué blankets and summer scarves, the designs will take you on a journey of the perfect seaside holiday.

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Step into Tilda’s studio with a collection of designs, projects and pretty photography inspired by the author’s very own workroom and other favourite things…. This is a gorgeous collection of over 50 projects inspired by Tilda's studio. Choose from a stunning variety of new sewing designs for yourself and your home, including bags, cushions, accessories, clothing, home décor, jewellery, decorating, gifts and soft toys. Cute characters, such as giraffes, elephants and angels are perfect gifts for all ages. Tilda’s favourite shades of, pink and red combine with splashes of teal, turquoise, green and blue, for a gorgeous fresh feel. Easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photos and delightful illustrations accompany each project.

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Simple sewing projects and papercraft ideas with Tilda fabrics and embellishments. This is a seasonal collection of projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments. Choose from a stunning variety of sewing and papercraft designs, including bags, decorations, gifts, cards and soft toys. The colour palette used includes beautiful shades of red, pink, taupe, cream, turquoise and blue. Projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs and colour illustrations. In this book you will find ideas for decorations and gifts – large and small sewing projects like different Santas, Christmas stockings and angels that you can make with your friends. Other simple projects like homemade ribbons, soaps and chocolate gifts are suitable for a more impromptu workshop. The unique designs include gorgeous paper cornets, sewn purses, Christmas cards, tree decorations, cute angels and luxury stockings, perfect for Christmas.

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This is a gorgeous collection of fresh, Spring-themed sewing projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments. You can choose from a stunning variety of sewing and papercraft designs, including bags, soft toys, fabric boxes and unique decorations. The colour palette used includes shades of red, pink, white, pale green, azure blue and cyan. Inside Tilda’s Spring Ideas you will find two chapters filled with beautiful projects inspired by springtime. In the first chapter, Garden Party, you will find new angels sporting trouser suits, denim jackets and crochet summer hats, perfect for adorning any picnic table, plus gorgeous décor ideas; cute cupcake garlands, and beautiful dog table roses, and festive bags. You will also meet Bug, a funny guy who takes care of the party’s delicacies; too busy to worry about carbs and calories! If you have a passion for needlework, in the second chapter, Sewing Workshop, you will find ideas for sewing fanatics. You are introduced to a sewing angel inspired by Marilyn Monroe, with a cheeky bright red sewing machine. There are also lovely little storage boxes, cute sewing kits and Tone’s personal favourite; the pinwheels. The projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs and colour illustrations; perfect for crafters of all abilities. So with Spring in the air, why not head to your sewing workroom and create these gorgeous Spring-inspired projects for your home, garden party or as gifts for friends.

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Create beautiful accessories to enhance your home using stunningly simple but incredibly effective techniques by creative crafter Tone Finnanger. A subtle colour palette and lovable Tilda designs combine to create a fresh and fun collection of over 35 projects. Easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photos and delightful illustrations accompany each project, along with actual-size templates that will ensure wonderful results. With pretty homestyle ideas for the entire home from the kitchen to children's bedrooms, everyone will find a project they adore. Tone Finnanger begins by breaking down the basics: fabrics and materials, techniques such as embroidery and stitching and wrong side appliques, transferring patterns and creating stuffed figures with faces and fancy hairdos. Fabulous projects are divided into sections of the home: The Entrance Hall that includes pretty felted door mats and lavender-scented shoe hearts; The Kitchen that includes cute cats and fragrant strawberries; The Dining Room that includes decorative table mats and a pretty cafetiere cosy; The Living Room that includes an extravagant tapestry and sweet house angels; The Conservatory that includes happy horses and garden angels; The Hobby Room that includes vintage-style pin cushions and fabric bags and boxes; The Bathroom that includes practical wall pouches and a make-up bag; The Bedroom that includes a woollen felt hot water bottle and handy sleeping masks; The Children's Room that includes an array of figures from the book such as stumpy-legged dogs and good-natured teddy bears. You will fall in love with all of these charming projects. Make your house a home with this irresistible collection of simple hand-sewn accessories.

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World-renowned for her beautiful fabrics and charming designs, Tone Finnanger has established Tilda as a creative lifestyle that makers dream of living. From her inspirational studio on an island in Norway's Oslofjord, comes this divine collection of quilt patterns, all made with the latest Tilda fabric collections. Fourteen quilts, many with matching pillows, are shown with gorgeous photography, in-depth instructions, piecing diagrams and full-size templates. The designs feature a range of motifs including cats, angels, birdhouses, trees, teapots, fruit, flowers and more that quilters will simply adore. Cut, piece, baste, quilt and bind your way into Tilda's world with this exquisite pattern book, and make quilts you'll cherish forever.

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A beautiful collection of brand new Tilda projects, featuring seasonal designs in Tone Finnanger’s quirky style. Each chapter is themed on a classic children’s story, such as Pinocchio, Bambi, The Nutcracker and The Princess and the Pea. Projects include new doll designs (ballerinas, princesses, soldiers and various animals), as well as gifts and decorations using the latest range of Tilda fabrics and products.

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The Tilda Characters Collection: Create 40 lovable sewn Tilda characters with this charming collection of four beautiful hardback sewing books. Includes four titles presented in a stylish slipcase – Birds, Bunnies, Angels and Tilda Dolls – perfect for both dedicated fans and crafters new to the Tilda series. Gorgeous colour photographs and delightful step-by-step illustrations accompany each sewing pattern, along with easy-to-follow instructions for an array of sewing techniques, from appliqué to free embroidery. Tilda Birds – beautiful bird toys and decorations, including doves, hens and ducks. Tilda Bunnies – an assortment of cuddly bunnies, as well as applique projects an cute Easter gifts. Tilda Angels – friendly angels for every room, including garden helpers, party girls and bedtime friends. Tilda Dolls – dolls of all shapes and sizes, including pixies, babushkas and snowmen.

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Bring some Scandi charm to your spring crafting with Tilda's Sunshine Sewing. This brand new pattern book from the hugely popular designer Tone Finnanger is packed with gorgeous sewing and quilting projects to add a ray of sunshine into your spring decor. Featuring two full size quilts, plus pillows, soft toys and fabric bowls ; all made in the latest Tilda fabric ranges, plus stunning photography, this Tilda spring collection is a treat for sewers everywhere. 12 adorable projects are themed around the summer coast and countryside, with motifs of lemons, fruit trees, birds, octopuses, mermaids, jellyfish, narwhals, starfish and more.

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A stunning new collection of Tilda designs from talented designer Tone Finnanger. The perfect way to bring hygge to your home throughout the colder autumn and winter months, Homemade and Happy is a gorgeous collection of inspirational home accessories including quilts, cushions and decorative items to make Christmas even more special. Choose from a range of ornaments including gold-winged reindeer and sheep, round-eyed owls, plump pigs with flower appliqué detail, angels, stars and darling decorative cakes. The book also features pretty practical designs such as an irresistible patchwork quilt, classic pillow covers and a cup pin-cushion, all in Tone's unique range of fabulous fabrics. The projects are photographed in the author's own log cabin situated in the snowy mountains of Norway, and capture Tone's unique and distinctive style. The Tilda brand is renowned worldwide and sales of the series now has combined sales of over 1 million copies worldwide. It is now well known for its whimsical, comical and naive characters in the form of animals and dolls that is popular with crafters of all ages and abilities. Tone has written several books including Sew Pretty Homestyle, Sew Sunny Homestyle, Crafting Tilda's Friends, Tilda's Christmas Ideas, Tilda's Summer Ideas, Tilda's Studio and Tilda's Seaside Ideas. She lives in Norway.

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Create beautiful dolls and accessories for winter using the latest Tilda fabrics. From pretty skating angels in warm fur coats to chalet girls with cosy knitted jumpers, these new Tilda designs celebrate the winter season in style. Transform pentagons and hexagons into mini patchwork balls and tablemats, or make a quilt or cushion with beautiful Tilda fabrics. Hanging santas, paper angels and Christmas stockings are perfect festive decorations for your home, and there are adorable polar bears to delight the little ones!

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Learn to sew beautiful toys and soft furnishings for children with this stunning collection of projects from the creator of the popular Tilda brand. World-renowned craft designer Tone Finnanger of Tilda brings her talents to soft toys and gifts for children - from adorable dolls to funky monkeys and swashbuckling pirates - in this paperback edition of her bestselling book. Tilda's Toy Box will show you how to make a wide range of beautiful soft toys and gifts for kids, plus beautiful quilts and pillows for children's bedrooms. Discover simple sewing patterns for adorably plump dolls with a range of outfits and accessories, cute jungle creatures such as monkeys and parrots, and sea-themed creations such as pirates, whales and fish. Exquisitely presented in her trademark style, this book will delight Tilda fans everywhere with its achievable patterns and charming styled photography.

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Sewing By Heart is a heartfelt sewing book from the creator of Tilda, Tone Finnanger. In this glorious celebration of her love of fabric, you'll find over 20 sewing, patchwork, appliqué and quilting projects that will bring colour and beauty to your home. Projects include stunning quilts, pretty pillows, sophisticated soft toys, and beautiful accessories such as pincushions, pumpkins, flowers, stockings and more – all designed with characteristic Tilda charm. Featuring gorgeous photography, in-depth instructions and full-size templates, you'll soon be sewing by heart.

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